Furnace In Crawl Space Or Attic

Older or historic homes for instance often featured much smaller heating systems than the modern ones we install today.

Furnace in crawl space or attic.

So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all. Attic hvac systems save space. That means having it placed in the attic or a crawl space is a bad idea because you are increasing the risk of causing. Even when furnaces are put on the main floor floodwaters often overrun the first floor causing severe damage to the unit.

Condensate drain elevation space. High efficiency furnaces aren t usually recommended for an attic. Most of the issues that furnace might experience in an attic are due to extremely cold weather in this poorly insulated space. As a result their designated space for a furnace is often no longer a.

In homes with limited space the furnace can be installed in the attic. The furnace may be placed horizontally in a crawl space on a pad or other noncombustible material which will raise the unit for sufficient protection from moisture. So when we have a choice we prefer hvac systems located under the house. Things seemed to be fine until we had a sustained cold and windy period.

Most homeowners should not place a condensing furnace in an unconditioned space because the unit will produce water as it heats the air. Rarely will a sealed foam insulated attic deviate more than 15 degrees from the living space temperatures below it. Our house is a 2 story forced hot water system without ductwork. A furnace can suffer from a drop in energy efficiency if it s in an unconditioned space such as an attic.

During the fall we disconnected the old furnace and decided to install a new one in our attic space running new ductwork. That moisture can freeze if it receives exposure to exceptionally cold temperatures. A horizontal furnace in a crawl space must also be elevated approximately 4 6 inches to allow clearance for the. A two room addition on the 1st floor has limited attic space and a 4 crawl space.

The university of maine recommends proper venting of a crawl space to prevent radon gas buildup. Compare that with the daily 140 degree temperatures found in vented attics. A basement is below and an attic is above the main part of the house. Well mainly it s a way to save space.

Just installing the furnace in the attic crawl way of a single story home gives protection from most flooding. The hvac s air pickup is in the crawl space and it spreads the radon laden air into the house. An outdoor unit which houses the fan condenser and compressor and an indoor unit which holds the evaporator and fan. However not every home has a pre existing designated space for a system.